A few of us extended our trip by a day or two in Marseille before heading home. After breakfast, we decided to ride the big Ferris Wheel and get a different perspective of the city. We then booked a cruise to visit the “Calanques” (inlets) along the coast between Marseille and the next town east, Cassis. The rock formations were incredible! I can see why this national park is so popular with sailors, beach lovers, hikers and rock climbers! The boat also went past the Frioul Island where the Château d’If still stands – made famous in the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. It was a fortress turned into a prison but is now a museum.
Spending the day on the water was such a great way to end this trip! Thanks to our guest Tammy for sharing some of her photos of the amazing sunset on her last night in Marseille! Looking forward to our next adventure!
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Looking down from the Marseille Wheel. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
The Old Town (aka Le Panier). Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
The Old Port of Marseille. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Another view form the wheel. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
A vendor at the Marseille Fish Market. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
The Marseille Fish Market. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Lines and shapes. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Is there anyone that will fall in love with me? Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Looking back at the old port. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Heading out to the Mediterranean.Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Part of the MUCEM on the left. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Château d’If. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Sailing. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Parc des calanques. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Fisherman along the coast. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
One of many inlets. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Perfect place for hiking. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Or jumping! Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Cool rock formations. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
A bold tree. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Can you spot the opening in the rock? Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
ROck climbers. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Not a bad way to spend the day! Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Cassis. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
The colour of the rock changes after Cassis. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Another view of the Château d’If. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
The MUCEM – Museum of the Mediterranean. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
The modern section of the MUCEM. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Back inside the port. Photo by: Vanessa Dewson
Waiting for sunset. Photo by: Tammy Beveridge
The old port at sunset. Photo by: Tammy Beveridge
So long Marseille! Photo by: Tammy Beveridge
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